House2023-24 sessionFiscal note

2SHB 1762 — Protecting warehouse employees.

Signed into law — Chapter 306, Laws of 2023

Sponsor
Doglio
Introduced
February 23, 2023
Status
C 306 L 23
Last action
Effective date 7/1/2024. (May 4, 2023)

What this bill does

Requires certain warehouse distribution center employers to provide written descriptions of quotas and work speed data to employees. Provides that quotas must include sufficient time for breaks and other activities. Prohibits retaliation against employees and former employees, and creates a rebuttable presumption. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries to investigate complaints and enforce provisions, including enforcement under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Minimum Wage Act. Allows for a private right of action and for independent action by the Attorney General.

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Floor votes

  • House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2023
    53 yea · 42 nay · 3 not voting
  • House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 22, 2023
    56 yea · 42 nay
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 22, 2023
    28 yea · 21 nay
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 11, 2023
    29 yea · 20 nay

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